Hurricane Ian Storm Relief

Hurricane prep that protects your rebuild, not just your weekend

Central Florida's storm season runs June through November. An hour of prep before a storm makes every step afterward - including a possible insurance claim - dramatically easier.

• Photograph every room, the roof line, and the exterior now; before-and-after evidence settles claims
• Trim trees away from the roof and secure or store anything the wind can throw
• Know where your main water shutoff and electrical panel are, and test that the shutoff turns
• Store insurance documents and photos somewhere cloud-backed, not in a drawer that can flood
• Never run a generator in a garage or near openings; carbon monoxide kills more people than wind

After the storm: document before you discard

The strongest instinct after a storm is to start hauling ruined things to the curb. Resist it for one hour. Photograph damaged rooms from multiple angles, capture serial numbers on ruined appliances, and keep a simple list of what was lost. Your insurer pays on evidence, and evidence that went to the landfill cannot support your claim. Then mitigation can start: tarping, water extraction, and drying, ideally within the first day.